Aspen Plus: Distillation Modeling (Includes Sustainability Module)

Course Overview:

Build, improve and optimize steady state distillation models using Aspen Plus RadFrac block. Explore the rate-based modeling and the capabilities of RadFrac to model CO2 capture processes to meet sustainability goals when required. Utilize Aspen Properties analyses to synthesize the best separation synthesis to achieve the desired separation tasks. Practice using complex features in distillation processes including, azeotropic, three phase and reactive distillation as well as columns with features such as pumparounds, side draws, multiple condensers, etc. using Aspen Plus. Review troubleshooting tips and how to enhance convergence and evaluate model quality.

Course Benefits

• Gain the skills and knowledge to model complex distillation processes

• Reduce process design time by using advanced features of RadFrac

• Determine separation schemes using conceptual design tools

• Perform Tray Sizing/Rating and Packed Sizing/Rating calculations

• Apply Aspen Rate-Based Distillation to accurately model column with real trays and packing

• Use column analysis tools to optimize the feed location and number of stages and improve energy utilization

• Improve distillation model stability and accuracy 

• Get an overview of sustainability processes to capture CO2 in which distillation models take place

Take a deep dive into distillation modeling. Learn how to handle complex distillation such as azeotropic, 3-phase, and reactive distillation, how to set up pumparounds, side draws, multiple condensers and how to optimize the feed location and number of stages. Learn how to perform Sizing/Rating of trayed and packed towers. Troubleshoot convergence issues.